You have just bought your new tap. Now it is time to install it. This guide will show you how to install a standard Bathroom Basin Mixer tap in a single-hole basin. Mixer taps can also be called "Mono" and "Monobloc", respectively. The job is easy enough to do for most DIY enthusiasts. This job should take between 30 and 40 minutes to complete.
Tools Required:
1. Flathead screwdriver(s) and Philips screwdriver(s).
2. Adjustable spanners
3. To collect any water leftover from an old tap, a bucket or basin is needed.
Fittings required:
1. Tap fixing kit to attach the tap to your basin
2. Flexible tails that connect the tap to the water supply
3. Two 1/2'' isolating valves (if not already present). Basin taps can be fed with 1/2" copper pipe. These can be fitted if they are missing to make maintenance much easier.
Fitting Steps:
1. You must shut off the water supply. You can do this by using the screwdriver to close the isolating valves by turning the screw counterclockwise. As shown below, these valves should be found just beneath the tap basin. You may need to shut off the mains or cylinder water supply if they are not located.
2. The old tap should be removed. Once you have confirmed that the water has been isolated, you can remove the old tap. If you have a new basin without a tap, this step can be skipped. The flexible tails can be removed one by one using the spanner. Make sure to collect any water left in the bucket.
Next, look under the sink, take out the nuts that hold the tap to it. This will release the tap from its basin. The washer and horseshoe clamp can be removed. You can now pull the tap from the top of the basin.
3. Now you can fit the new tap. First, assemble the tap, attach the flexible hoses at the tap's bottom. The spanner can be used to give a slight nip to the flexible hoses. These hoses should not be tightened too much as this can damage the O-rings which can lead to leaks.
Once the flexible hoses have been attached, it is time to attach the threaded fixing bars. These can be screwed in the tap at its bottom by hand, and then nipped with a screwdriver. This is usually done by removing the threaded bars from the bottom.
4. You will need to attach the threaded bar and flexible tails tap to the basin hole. The threaded bar will be next, followed by the flexible tails. Finally, the tap will be placed on the basin.
Now the tap can be attached to the basin. To do this, you will need to go under the basin. It may be a bit difficult because there is a waste pipe that collects the wastewater from the sink. Locate the threaded bars underneath. Once you find them, slide the rubber washer and the metal clamp ("horseshoe clamp") over them.
Once you have located them, slide the rubber washer over them and then the metal clamp ("horseshoe clamp") until they are tightened. Next, ensure that the tap is in place and tighten the nuts again using the spanner. You may end up damaging the basin.
Now it is time to attach the flexible tails to the water supply. Turn clockwise to tighten the flexible tails onto the thread of your isolating valve. Give them a good nip using the spanner, making sure to not over-tighten. The flexible hose should not be stretched too far or rubbed against any object. This could cause wear and eventual failure.
5. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to open the isolating valves. Check for leaks. Once you're satisfied with the job, open the valves fully and test the tap.
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